Weight loss and youth

The rate of childhood obesity are rising. What can you do for your child is not part of the statistics? It's simple ... and natural.

It's probably happened to you once or twice to discuss the "good old days" with your children. You know, that time when we walked for miles to go to school, going up the coast to go and return. Of course, they will surely have responded by rolling his eyes throwing you "frankly ... ". It is unlikely that you to convince your children to join this kind of ethical practice in the former, regardless of the number of times you tell them how you got hard. Let's face it, times have changed and it is a challenge to your children away from the computer or console their video game.

The inspiration and initiative gave way to practicality and convenience, which is why today's youth, often called the "Xbox Generation", is considered the least active of all generation time. This inactivity, coupled with poor eating habits, resulted in a significant increase in childhood obesity over the past 25 years. Childhood obesity is a real problem and the associated risks can be extremely harmful to the growth and development of a child while undermining their self-esteem. It is time to put aside the old stories and take a more proactive approach to improving health and well-being of your child.

A growing epidemic

In Canada, the rate of childhood obesity has increased by six per cent, which corresponds to half a million young Canadians. In the same vein, the rate of people suffering from overweight (those not yet considered obese but having a weight well above their normal weight) increased by 15 percent Over the past 25 years. This incredible percentage is more than 1.5 million young Canadians who have a weight problem.

While the lifestyle of Canadians is evolving towards a more sedentary style, it is feared that this generation is the first generation to die younger than their parents. A report published by the Canadian Institute for Health Information noted that four in five young Canadians are 40 percent less active than the young 15 years ago and are, thereby insufficiently active to meet international guidelines for optimal growth and development.

The common misconception about childhood obesity is that the child control. More and more studies show, however, that childhood obesity is directly related to obesity in adults and, ultimately, to health problems related to obesity. Many of these problems that were not visible before adulthood become more common during childhood. Diabetes, hypertension, asthma and sleep apnea have all been linked to obesity and are diagnosed more frequently in children. Orthopedic complications are being increasingly childhood as bone and cartilage growth are not strong enough to stand the excess weight. The psychological effects of childhood obesity are of great concern. More and more children develop a negative body image and low self-esteem at a young age, which often results in the occurrence of eating disorders.

A natural response

It is necessary to encourage your children to be more active and develop healthy eating habits. Studies show that children who are active are less likely to be obese than those who are less active. Vigorous exercise for 20 to 30 minutes a day, are a good start to build a healthy diet for your child. Make sure your child spends less than an hour a day in front of the TV, the computer or playing video games. Take them out, let them play with friends or have them do a bike ride. Enroll in sports is a good way to get them moving and help them improve their social skills.

Balanced meals are essential to the development of all organs and body systems. Everything from nerve impulses to muscle movement through the renal function depends on the consumption of balanced meals. If your child eats a lot of junk food high in fat and calories and low in nutrients, it does not consume adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables, it will likely face problems of overweight. Studies show that children who eat fruit and vegetables at least five times a day are considerably less favorable to be overweight or obese.

A good way to evaluate your feeding your child is that it should consume at least two to three whole fruit of medium size, two or three cups of cut fruit per day. These fruits can be added to cereal, oatmeal, be in the blender and added to fruit juice or yogurt, or just be eaten as a snack. Fruits give energy to your child will help him feel good and promote weight loss.

Three to five servings of vegetables per day are also essential. One serving equals one-half cup cooked or one cup of fresh vegetables vegetables. A regular sized salad with many vegetables equivalent to about two servings. Your child can also eat cut vegetables with yogurt dip as a snack. Stir-fried brown rice and vegetables are a great meal idea.

As for cereals, breads, pasta and rice, make sure your child is always consumed whole grains, brown or wholegrain flour. These foods are best for them, they are tasty and provide a greater amount of fiber and nutrients in their diet. Your child should only eat lean meats such as chicken, turkey and lean beef. Whenever possible, it is best to eat meat from animals raised "free" or organic meat. Your child should eat protein sources at least two or three times a day (nuts and seeds as a snack), and eat legumes several times a week. These are good sources of protein that help in losing weight.

The youth program

Unfortunately, for many, it is difficult to achieve weight loss long term. People often fall into a cycle of weight loss followed by gradual weight regain. Unfortunately, this cycle does not reduce the risk of long-term complications and it is extremely frustrating and stressful for the individual. Herbal Magic offers a full range of weight loss programs designed to meet individual needs and to break the vicious cycle of weight loss and gain by replacing the long-term complications with long-term solutions.

Herbal Magic is proud to offer the youth QLP program, the first program of its kind developed by our scientific advisory team for treating obesity in children aged 12 to 17 years. This program targets obesity problems early and plays an important role in the ongoing development of healthy eating habits and a balanced lifestyle. The following young people the Herbal Magic program lose weight and do not return. They maintain a healthy weight and reduce their risk of suffering from health problems related to obesity. The program also provides the appropriate amount of nutrients and vitamins essential for healthy development and essential fatty acids that play a vital role in the proper development of brain function minerals.

Our youth QLP program will teach your child how to eat well, make healthy food choices and control their eating habits. In addition, we offer some natural health products that are safe to make sure that his adventure weight loss to be successful. All this is accompanied by background information on the required physical activity. Following the QLP Youth Program, your child can expect to lose weight, feel better, be happier, improve their academic performance, improve self-esteem and significantly reduce their risk of disease chronic.

A powerful sound and intelligent solution is offered to your child. A way to allow him to have a more positive self-image today and live a healthier life tomorrow.